Jimmy Carter: "The abuse of women and girls is the most pervasive and unaddressed human rights violation on earth." Read his blog on violence against women: http://www.theelders.org/article/women-live-profoundly-different-more-dangerous-world

"The truth is that male religious leaders have had -- and still have -- an option to interpret holy teachings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for their own selfish ends, overwhelmingly chosen the latter. Their continuing choice provides the foundation or justification for much of the pervasive persecution and abuse of women throughout the world" --Jimmy Carter